> What is the history and purpose of the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival?
Youth Speaks first founded Brave New Voices as the National Youth Poetry Slam in 1998, after the success of the local work in the Bay Area. The first national slam had 4 teams; we now have as many as 50. Brave New Voices is about bringing together young poets from across the globe so that they can create new pathways toward artistic growth, civic engagement, and youth development. BNV takes place in a different city each year.
> Where does the Brave New Voices Festival take place?
Brave New Voices takes place in a different city each summer. Some of the cities that have hosted Brave New Voices include San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Ann Arbor, San Jose, and Washington DC.
> How do I register for Brave New Voices?
Individuals can not register for Brave New Voices, but teams can. All information can be found at bravenewvoices.org or youthspeaks.org/bravenewvoices
> How do teams participate in Brave New Voices?
We seek to have as broad demographic diversity as possible at Brave New Voices. New groups can simply check out our website for all information about how to participate in the festival.
> How do affiliates and chapters benefit from their association with Youth Speaks and Brave New Voices?
In addition to providing tangible resources, offering trainings, and helping to raise revenue, affiliates and chapters are able to raise their visibility and access for resources, ultimately allowing them to provide better resources to more local youth in their own cities.